Switzerland & Northern Italy

Spend 6 nights visiting the world's most livable cities! First spend three nights in Switzerland's largest and wealthiest metropolis. Zurich has emerged as one of central Europe's hippest destinations, with an artsy, post-industrial edge. Culturally vibrant, efficiently run and attractively set at the meeting of river and lake. Much of the ancient center, with its winding lanes and tall church steeples, has been kept lovingly intact. Then train to Milan for three nights; the capital of Italy and the global capital of fashion and design. From $1,799 per person.

Day 1 - NYCDepart NYC for Zurich.

Day 2 - ZurichArrive in Zurich and transfer to your hotel. Discover Zürich, the hub of business and cultural heart of Switzerland, consecutively awarded "city with the world's best quality of life". (Hotel Sternen Oerlikon or similar)

Day 3,4 - ZurichSpend two more days visiting the city on your own, or sign up for an optional tour. (B)

Day 5 - Zurich/MilanCheck out of your hotel and make your way to the train station. Board the train for Milan - the global fashion capital of the world. Upon arrival, transfer to your hotel. (Hotel Antares Concorde or similar) (B)

Day 6,7 - MilanSpend two more days in Milan on your own, or sign up for an optional tour. (B)

Day 8 - Milan/NYCCheck out of your hotel. You will be transferred in a private car to the airport for your flight back to the US. (B)